Meet Darwin Exceptions

The wait for the final Triple J Road Trip Relay project site is nearly over. In the meantime, meet Darwin Exceptions, who spent this summer adventuring from Perth to Darwin in their trusty old stead Leroy.

I had the pleasure to meet Triple J Road Trippers Jake, Chris and Arjan (aka Darwin Exceptions) as they came through Darwin last month, half way through their ultimate summer adventure.

Having just graduated from University and armed with the ultimate boredom buster games, fishing rods, snorkels and pillows, the crew decided to hit the road before taking up serious jobs in serious suits back in Perth in one month's time.

As a result of an excess of free time, a lack of funds and a 'why not' approach to holidays, we thought a trip from Perth to Darwin and back again during the wet season would be a swell idea. We’re Darwin's Exceptions: Chris Honey (the face), Arjan Hoekstra (the brains) and Jake Jackson (the voice). We’ll document our trials and tribulations as we journey through desert, swamp, soul-sapping humidity, crocodiles and god knows what else for no good reason. Darwin Exceptions team profile.

I love the laid back approach of these young lads. Their attitude to life was one I think we could all learn from - just jump in the car and see what happens!